Halloween 2019

 Dearest Harper,

You chose to the the Queen of Hearts this Halloween. Occasionally you'll even yell, "Off with their heads!"

You and I went trick or treating in our neighborhood while Daddy handed out candy. After a few houses on our own, we met up with a girl in your class named Kyle, and her little sister Cameron, and did the rest of the neighborhood with them and their family. At every house you said, "Come on, Kyle Murphy!" (There's another Kyle in your class.) Your candy bucket got so full and heavy, you didn't want to hold it anymore! I know you had a great time, and it was fun to trick or treat with other people. 

Your smile never ceases to warm my heart. I saw a lot of it tonight, and it makes me so happy.

I love you,

Mommy

Your Fifth Birthday

 Dearest Harper,

Mommy and Daddy came to school with you today for your birthday. We brought cookies to share with your class to celebrate YOU. 

 

 

 

After school, we took you miniature golfing for the very first time! You had a blast! So did we - you are such a fun kid!

Traditional double smooch - with attitude this year! Actually, you just wanted to be silly.

 

Imagine our excitement when you chose - all on your own, a Star Wars themed birthday party! I had so much fun planning it - tons of ideas for food and games. But, this was the first year I didn't make your invitations myself. I had a small amount of mom guilt about that, but got over it quickly when the ones we ordered came out totally adorable!

 

You colored this and wrote the words, and we hung it on the front door.

I did your hair in Princess Leia buns! And of course you wore a Star Wars shirt.

Another awesome cake, or cupcakes rather!

We made Chewbacca bookmarks...

And light sabers out of pool noodles.

And played a bean bag toss into the Death Star (which I drew and colored myself! TOLD YOU I had fun planning!)

You really are turning into an amazing little girl. You are so very smart, and funny, and easy going, and kind, and thoughtful. You are such a good girl. You make Mommy and Daddy proud on a regular basis. We hope you have a great year as a 5 year old, sweet girl. 

I love you,

Mommy